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Certainly not the correct one for a Terrier/AOP6 etc. Looks more like that from an Auster IV/V or J/1 although the mass balance appears to be missing and the paint scheme looks all wrong (with no disrespect to those who put it together...)

The fin will be from its days as a 'Auster V' -it will be ok for AOP.6 . The rudder is as said missing mass balance and possibly a little out of shape. The problem with most of these Terrier to AOP.6 reworks is that you end up with something of a mix ! It has the larger tailplanes of the Terrier and the reconfigured rear decking.

Sadly for some reason there doesnt appear to be a willingness to display a Terrier as a civil aircraft in the U.K .

Robert -I would like to see a picture of 'your' AOP5 with that window arrangement. The whole issue of AST Austers is still somewhat muddied. Regards the Scottish Terrier -larger fin and rudder alongside the rear decking changes.

Elmdon Boy...you are not the only one mate! Took me a long time to get a handle on them all as well!
Dave, that makes sense that Ron rebuilt her, he did well! Yes, Duncan has been in touch with a shopping list of parts he is after from my NOS ex RCAF spares. Seems like a really nice guy.

I totally agree with your sentiments Auster Fan, a lovely lineage of aeroplanes, even if I do struggle to understand all the little differences of each type which results in a different mark, and even a name.
Ive flown in two Auster V Autocrats G-AGTO with David Miller from Duxford, and G-AJRC from Defford many years ago.
Is there anybody out there would like to make it three, any Auster type? Well you can but try!

Thanks AnthonyG , I would love to take you up on your offer one day. I've always wanted to visit New Zealand.
Friends of mine who have visited have all said what a beautiful place it is with friendly people, including my mate Consul.
With all those lovely British types there Austers, DH, Miles, Percival well heaven really.